King Charles sat down for a discussion about music with chart icon Sir Elton John – where the duo bonded over their shared admiration for chart topping star Raye
King Charles III has revealed he is a fan of music sensation Raye, having been won over by her musical abilities. His Majesty was a guest on Sir Elton John’s Rocket Hour podcast, which is distributed by Apple Music.
The two icons sat across from each other, mics in front, for a discussion about music – and to poke fun at their respective ages. Chart-topping star Sir Elton is senior to the King by one year, aged 79 compared to the monarch, who is 78.
Over the decades, the duo have witnessed the changing landscape of the music scene – but the King was more than keen to reveal he is in tune with modern music stars as well as icons like Sir Elton. And he explained that he is a big fan of the 29-year-old Where Is My Husband! singer, Raye.
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Addressing the incredible history of music that the UK has produced, the King told podcast host Elton: “We are so richly blessed with the talents of our musicians, singers, and performers, particularly yourself, if I may say so, as you become such a national treasure after all these years. After everything you’ve done for so many others.”
The Tiny Dancer singer then joked: “I’ll be on the Antiques Roadshow next.” To which the King laughed: “Join the club.” Honing in on the discussion, Elton then said: “When I set up this Rocket Hour with Apple Music, I wanted to champion new artists more than old artists because they don’t get much of an opportunity to be heard, and it’s led to incredible friendships and wonderful careers for some artists that we’ve championed. This one, especially, is a British sensation called Raye. You love Raye too.”
The King then revealed: “I had the great pleasure of being introduced to her. Raye, who gave a very memorable performance here at Apple.”
He continued: “I seem to remember that Raye’s mother was with her on that occasion. They are, I discovered, a highly musical family. This song, written with Raye’s sisters Amma and Absolutely, shows why her music has such wide appeal.”
Sharing more information about the King’s appearance on Sir Elton’s podcast, ITV reported: “The King joined Sir Elton John for a special radio show on the monarch’s 78th birthday to discuss the role of music in The King’s Trust.
“The Trust is celebrating its 50th anniversary and the musicians who support it. The King recalls the time when he met Raye, whose single ‘Joy’ was chosen for the episode.”
The royal appearance proved a hit with music fans, with many commenting that they found His Majesty quite captivating. One follower commented: “The King has a natural podcast talent.”
And another remarked: “Nice to see the King being more a real person, this is the first time I’ve ever wanted to watch something with him in it, more stuff like this please, quite enjoyable.”
Raye is indeed a member of a musically gifted family as her 22-year-old sister Abby-Lynn Keen, known professionally as Absolutely, has penned songs for herself, Raye, and a string of other chart stars including Teddy Swims, Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Jesy Nelson.
Her 25-year-old sister, Lauren Amma Keen, known professionally as Amma, has also assisted Raye with songwriting and has penned tracks for the American singer JoJo and the British girl group Flo.
As well as hitting the top of the album and singles charts with her music, Raye has also won seven Brit Awards, two Ivor Novello Awards, and a Mercury Prize. She has been nominated for three Grammy Awards, and has scooped gongs from the Recording Academy and the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
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